Across the barbed wire: Sister living in Bangladesh bids farewell to deceased brother in India thanks to BSF

The family members of the deceased thanked the BSF for ensuring that a sister gets to see his deceased brother for the last time.

Kolkata: The popular image of the BSF is of burly stout men wielding assault rifles and standing on guard at the border with a cold, expressionless look on their faces. However, a heartwarming act of the tough jawans on Sunday evening has brought a humane side of the force to light.

A few days ago Sabar Khan's sister living in Bangladesh came to know that her brother living in India had passed away. Her grief of losing her sibling coupled with anxiety when she thought about the difficulties she may face if she had to pay her last respects to her deceased brother.

Fortunately, she found an ally on the other side of the India-Bangladesh border. Upon her request, Aminuddin Dafadar, a member of the border village Hariharpur under the BSF South Bengal Frontier Spokesperson AK Arya said took it upon himself to ensure that she gets to see her brother one last time.

Aminuddin approached the company commander of Border Out Post Madhupur, 68 Battalion, requesting that Sabar Khan's sister, a resident of Bangladesh, be allowed to pay her final homage to her brother.

Much to his delight the company commander obliged and contacted the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials. Necessary arrangements were made for Sabar's sister to see his brother for the last time near the international border.

Although she bid a teary farewell to her brother, she and her family members expressed their gratitude to the BSF officials for their compassionate act. "It was because of the BSF we were able to see their brother and bid him a final farewell," the family members said.

A spokesperson for BSF's South Bengal Frontier AK Arya highlighted that the BSF always prioritizes social and human values. "The BSF troops deployed on the border work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the country and the residents of the border areas," the spokesperson said.

He emphasized that the BSF is committed to upholding human values and stands against those with malicious intentions. "The BSF is always ready to extend help in situations that require compassion and empathy," he said.